The Nets began the night tied with the Lakers and Timberwolves for the best record in the NBA, but they looked outclassed by a Philadelphia team that dictated the pace of the game and kept the Nets' best players in check.

The Sixers shut down Jason Kidd, who was scoreless (0-for-9 from the field, 0-for-1 from the line) but had 12 assists and eight rebounds.

HOUSTON -- Steve Francis had 33 points, and Cuttino Mobley scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half to lead Houston to its largest margin of victory in nearly two years.

The winning margin was the Rockets' largest since a 45-point victory over Chicago on March 26, 2000.

Nuggets 103, SuperSonics 93

SEATTLE -- Nick Van Exel scored 38 points to lead Denver to its first victory in Seattle in eight years.

Warriors 93, Bulls 88

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Jason Richardson scored a career-high 23 points to lead Golden State past Chicago. Danny Fortson added 19 points and 11 rebounds for Golden State, which snapped a two-game losing streak and moved a game over .500, its best start in six years.